Maxine Has Experienced Chronic Stress Due to Excessive Anxiety Her

question 52

Multiple Choice

Maxine has experienced chronic stress due to excessive anxiety her entire adult life.Given the research on chronic stress and brain structures, in which area of Maxine's brain would we expect to see atrophy?

• A)the cerebellum
• B)the hippocampus
• C)the amygdala
• D)the prefrontal cortex

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